Graduate Diploma in Law (Distance Learning) Leeds Beckett University

Overview

As part of this Graduate Diploma in Law (Distance Learning) programme from Leeds Beckett University , you’ll:

• Learn in the Virtual Learning Environment, supported by MS Teams activities

• Cover the key legal foundation subjects you’ll need on your journey to become a solicitor or barrister

• Be taught by experienced legal professionals and academic staff with a wealth of professional experience

Career  

This course covers the foundations of legal knowledge. On successful completion of the course, you will be able to proceed to the next stage of legal training. If you’re seeking to qualify as a solicitor, you’ll need to undertake and pass the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) and meet additional SRA requirements. Please note the SQE is a central assessment regime managed by the SRA, and you may wish to take an SQE preparation course. If you intend to become a barrister, you will be able to apply for a place on a Bar Training Course. You could choose to complete a top-up dissertation and achieve a master’s in law.

On completion of this course, you’ll be able to pursue roles such as:

• Lawyer

• Legal advisor

• Solicitor or barrister